Always the weekend after Thanksgiving

Bala Cranberry Festival

October 12 - 13 - 14 2018

Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-5,Sunday 9-4

Over 30 Years of IncredibleCommunity Spirit

Since 1984, a dedicated group of volunteers has ensured the Bala Cranberry Festival is an event that can't be missed.

Our Mission

The Purpose of the Bala Cranberry Festival is to EXTEND the tourist season, and to IMPROVE the quality of life in our community by providing financial assistance to organizations and individuals in need.

”Talk about putting a small town on a map,” said Nancy. “It’s really awesome that such a small group of volunteers can put on such a great event” She and her mother think they have been to every festival since it started. 

— - Nancy Roper, Festival Attendee

WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED

estimated attendance of just over half million people over the last 33 years (not bad for a small town of 700!)

hundreds of local community groups and non-profit associations supported

over $100,000 in scholarships disbursed

over 125 local musicians have graced our main stage

over 5000 volunteer hours per decade

successfully 'moved' the end of the season to what is now called 'cranberry'